On the occasion of the Mawlid al-Nabawi celebrations, the Ministry of Health has called for caution when using fireworks, firecrackers, rockets, and shells, emphasizing that they pose a significant risk to public health and safety and can turn festive atmospheres into tragedies.

The ministry explained in a statement that the main dangers of fireworks include the outbreak of fires and the noise caused by explosions, which negatively affect the comfort of individuals, especially the elderly, patients, pregnant women, and children. Loud sounds can also damage hearing and cause anxiety and disturbance.

It also warned of direct injuries that users of these materials might suffer, as explosions in the hand can lead to the loss of fingers, and eye injuries may cause blindness, in addition to severe burns affecting fingers, arms, face, and eyes, potentially causing permanent deformities that hinder returning to a normal life.

The Ministry of Health confirmed that eye injuries caused by fireworks are among the most serious consequences, potentially leading to visual bruises, burns, ulcers, or even globe rupture, resulting in complications up to blindness. It noted that children and adolescents are most vulnerable to these accidents due to their lack of awareness of the risks.

In case of burn injuries, the ministry stressed the application of the “15” rule: pouring lukewarm water at 15 degrees Celsius on the burn area for 15 minutes from a distance of 15 centimeters to prevent skin tissue damage, and advised seeking the nearest emergency department if complications occur.